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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.81, 1,164.92 and 386.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.81, 1,164.92 and 386.53 is: 579.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.81 : 1,164.92 = 386.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.81/1,164.92 = 386.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.81x = 1,164.92 × 386.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.81x = 450,271.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,271.68/776.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.64

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